The calves are one of the most overused and overlooked muscles in the body, and if you wear heels, run regularly, or both, stretching your calves is a must, since tight, shortened calves can lead to injury. These five calf stretches can be done almost anywhere, so click through to learn how to do them and then add these stretches to your daily routine!
This is a classic calf stretch that you can do just about anywhere.
This is one of the easiest stretches to do as soon as you finish a run. If you have weak Achilles tendons, do the variation using a wall instead of a ledge.
This is a simple way to stretch your calves while sitting.
This basic yoga pose is a great calf stretch.
This stretch is a great multitasking stretch that opens the shoulders as well as the calves.